A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6040204 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35944083 epoch_slot_no: 347283 block_no: 6040027 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 1148 time: 2021-07-28 22:12:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48189abf822ddb290b82d9c0ca9a433309783060195b97fd356af7b021478fc9Block Operator
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